2DayFM says they're confident no laws were broken following the death of a nurse after a royal baby prank.

All advertising on 2Day FM "suspended indefinitely"

2DayFM hosts off air and show axed "until further notice"

Anger grows after nurse found dead in apparent suicide

Jacintha Saldanha victim of radio duo's prank call

Broadcasting watchdog to quiz station

ALL advertising on 2Day FM has been suspended indefinitely after a nurse duped by a show's presenters in a prank call was found dead in an apparent suicide.

A spokeswoman for Austereo, Sandy Kay, confirmed to AAP that there would be no advertising on 2Day FM over the weekend as the fallout from the prank call to London's King Edward VII Hospital continued.

"We have suspended advertising at least until Monday on that radio station in Sydney out of respect to advertisers until business issues can really be addressed,'' Ms Kay said on Saturday afternoon.

"Advertisers obviously have panicked, I'm sure it will all settle down.''

She said the company would reassess the situation on Monday when it has had time to "regroup''.

Police officers stand outside the King Edward VII's hospital following the death of a nurse who took a hoax call concerning the Duchess of Cambridge's treatment. The nurse, named as Jacintha Saldanha, was one of two hospital staff who were responsible for inadvertently revealing details of the pregnant duchess's medical condition to two Australian DJs. Picture: Oli Scarff/Getty

The pair were taken off air after the tragic news broke and Mr Holleran could not confirm when the show would return.

"Southern Cross Austereo and the hosts have mutually decided that their show will not return until further notice out of respect for what can only be described as a tragedy,'' Mr Holleran told media in Melbourne today.

"Southern Cross Austereo is committed to working with authorities in any investigation into this tragedy. Our primary concern is for her (the nurse's) family. This is a tragic event that could not have been reasonably foreseen.''

Mr Holleran said he was satisfied the company's procedures surrounding prank calls had been met but would not detail what they were.

A coroners at the nurses accommodation block where nurse Jacintha Saldanha was found dead. AFP PHOTO / CARL COURT

In a separate move, Australia's broadcasting regulator says it will be quizzing the owners of 2Day FM over the incident.

In an open letter to 2Day FM, NSWNMA general secretary Brett Holmes said the "stunt'' would have had "very serious professional consequences'' in the Australian context.

Mr Holmes said in the NSW context a nurse could have faced numerous disciplinary proceedings for answering such a call, including action by the Health Care Complaints Commission.

"Nurses and widwives must comply with strict professional and legal obligations in terms of patient privacy,'' Mr Holmes wrote.

"Such a call, with similar outcomes at an Australian health facility, irrespective of who the patient was, could have serious legal and professional implications for the nurses, midwives or any other health worker involved.''

Police said there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding Ms Saldanha's death and it's believed she took her life.

The chairman of the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), Chris Chapman, issued a statement on Saturday saying the authority "does not propose to make any comments at this stage, but will be engaging with the licensee, Today FM Sydney, around the facts and issues surrounding the prank call''.

Mr Chapman added: "These events are a tragedy for all involved and I pass on my heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased nurse in London.''

Ms Saldanha, 46, a mother of two, was unable to be revived after being found unconscious at a nurses' accommodation block near London's exclusive King Edward VII Hospital.

Police said the death was "unexplained" and have launched an investigation, but "the death is not being treated as suspicious at this stage".

Her husband, Ben, and two children - a boy, 16, and girl, 14 - have been informed.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge said in a statement they were "deeply saddened" by the news, adding: "Their Royal Highnesses were looked after so wonderfully well at all times by everybody at King Edward VII Hospital, and their thoughts and prayers are with Jacintha Saldanha’s family, friends and colleagues at this very sad time."

A Palace spokesman said the couple had not made a complaint about the prank call.

The grieving family said: "We as a family are deeply saddened by the loss of our beloved Jacintha."

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Comments on this story

Megan Posted at 2:03 PM December 08, 2012

these DJs are in an unfortunate situation, yes. And I'm sure given the chance to know the full outcome of their call would opt out in a heartbeat. But they are not at fault. I'd this nurse has taken her own life over something like this then she was obviously not thinking rationally and perhaps already had underlying mental issues. Whilst very tragic and sad, we can't make choices in life based on whether someone we encounter might be suffering in this way. I have a close relative suffering from depression and as tough as it is I need to live my life with as much compassion and support for her as I can, but if I started to make choices to ensure I never upset my relative I would never leave the house! Sometimes no matter what you do it can be the wrong thing in their eyes so the best thing to do is live you life and be there for them when they need you

Fiona of Sydney Posted at 1:53 PM December 08, 2012

2Day FM endorse low social behaviour and stupid people support them by listening. I am very angry and embarrassed to be Australian today.

Not Funny Posted at 1:48 PM December 08, 2012

These types of disc jockeys and social networks normalise stupid and bad behaviour. Pranks are the norm these days even our own Prime Minister encourage it by participating in end of world prank. Unfortunately the Nurses Family and freind cannot rest with the thought that this type of behaviour will end and it's now the "norm"

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